Ryan pitched in the major leagues Monday for the first time in 772 days, showing glimpses of his enticing potential.

Ryan did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.

DETROIT – It was only three innings and 43 pitches, but it meant everything to River Ryan. The 28-year-old right-hander made his Detroit Tigers debut and his first MLB appearance since 2024 on Monday,

TOLEDO, Ohio — River Ryan’s phone rang around 9:00 p.m. He and his wife were getting their one-year-old ready for bed when the news came in. “It just kind of happened really quick,” Ryan said.